Category: EzPz Science Blog
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Teaching the Week of Halloween Without Chaos
Read more: Teaching the Week of Halloween Without ChaosThe week of Halloween has a reputation… and honestly, it’s earned. Students are distracted. Energy is high. Focus is… not. So how do you get through the week without losing control of your classroom? 1. Plan for the Energy Ignoring it won’t work. Instead: Build in movement Add short activities Break lessons into smaller chunks…
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Using Exit Tickets to Actually Guide Your Teaching
Read more: Using Exit Tickets to Actually Guide Your TeachingExit tickets are one of those strategies that sound great… but don’t always feel useful. You collect them. You glance at them. Then you move on. But when used intentionally, they can completely change how you plan. 1. Keep Them Focused Exit tickets don’t need to cover everything. Focus on: One key concept One skill…
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Why Your Students Aren’t Following Directions (and How to Fix It)
Read more: Why Your Students Aren’t Following Directions (and How to Fix It)If you’ve ever given directions… and immediately had to repeat them… and then repeat them again… You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common classroom frustrations. But here’s the truth. Most of the time, it’s not that students won’t follow directions. It’s that they can’t… yet. 1. Directions Are Often Too Fast We tend…
